The aim of CARTILAGE is to bridge a gap in the literature by focusing on both clinical and basic science perspectives of the diverse disciplines (e.g., developmental biology, biomechanics, imaging, matrix biology, tissue regeneration) in cartilage research and repair (including joint protection and rehabilitation). The journal is a peer-reviewed forum for the exchange of ideas for the many types of researchers and clinicians involved in cartilage biology and repair investigations and applications. CARTILAGE publishes articles on cartilage biology including repair, development, function, and transplantation. The journal publishes full-length original manuscripts on all aspects of cartilage including, but not limited to articular, meniscus, tracheal/bronchial, auricular, nasal, rib, and growth plate. Articles on clinical, laboratory, and therapeutic research are published as well as review articles, editorials, and letters.

軟骨的目的是通過關注軟骨研究和修復(包括關節保護和康復)中不同學科(如發育生物學、生物力學、成像、基質生物學、組織再生)的臨床和基礎科學視角，填補文獻上的空白。該雜志是一個同行評議論壇，為參與軟骨生物學和修復研究和應用的許多類型的研究人員和臨床醫生交流意見。發表有關軟骨生物學的文章，包括修復、發育、功能和移植。該雜志出版完整的原始手稿的所有方面的軟骨，包括但不限于關節，半月板，氣管/支氣管，耳廓，鼻，肋骨和生長板。有關臨床、實驗室和治療研究的文章以及評論文章、社論和信件都會發表。